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Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan could make the city more equitable. Here’s how

This is part 3 in a series highlighting how the Strategic Mobility Plan could benefit Charlotte’s three E’s: the environment, equity, and economy. In this post, we’ll be covering how […]

Charlotte’s South End might have a new Blue Line Light Rail Station by 2026

A new LYNX Blue Line station may be coming to South End. We’ll walk you through the history of the project and the options that have been discussed. If you […]

The Red Line from Charlotte to North Mecklenburg may be back on track. Here’s what to know

Plans to build a new commuter rail line connecting uptown Charlotte to northern Mecklenburg County are picking up speed. As soon as September, the Charlotte Area Transit System could be […]

Sustain Charlotte celebrates Charlotte City Council’s approval of the Strategic Mobility Plan

  Sustain Charlotte applauds Charlotte City Council for passing the Strategic Mobility Plan on Monday night, a significant step toward creating a community with safe and equitable mobility choices. The […]

Charlotte bus routes have been hit with delays. Here’s why and what’s happening to fix it

Bus service needs to be fast, frequent, reliable, and walkable to fully meet the mobility needs of riders. Unfortunately, Charlotte Area Transit System bus service has recently been anything but frequent and […]

Matt Parker did the ‘Skip the Car Trip’ Challenge in Charlotte. Here’s what he learned.

In June, Mecklenburg County launched a weeklong incentive encouraging people in the Charlotte area to move around without using cars. That’s something we love to see at Sustain Charlotte. Reducing […]

Here’s what we — and others — had to say about Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan

On Monday, Charlotte City Council held a public hearing for the newly released Strategic Mobility Plan. This plan is a crucial step in implementing the vision of Charlotte’s 2040 Plan to […]

Mecklenburg County approves $50 million to help expand Charlotte-area greenways and parks

  Mecklenburg County commissioners on Wednesday approved a $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 that includes $50 million to acquire land for expanding parks, greenways, and nature preserves. This is an […]

Here’s how Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan improves transit for rail and bus riders

Charlotte City Council is set to vote on the Strategic Mobility Plan on Mondy, June 27. We support the plan and consider it a crucial step in creating safe and equitable mobility […]

City proposes 2040 goal of 50% sustainable trips!

During City Council’s Transportation & Planning Committee meeting on May 9th, Charlotte DOT staff informed the Committee members that the soon-to-be-released Strategic Mobility Plan will incorporate an ambitious mode share […]